| Site history - Plymouth |
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The site in Plymouth had previously been purchased by a developer, but the company sold the land to the Plymouth HRA because it was too expensive to develop the area. The Plymouth HRA later donated the land to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH). The site, located near a wetland area, contained poor soils. This required extensive excavation and soil correction to provide a solid foundation for construction. TCHFH’s goal is to create a site plan that has the least impact on the natural areas that surround it. One way to preserve the wetland will be to set up onsite stormwater management with a rain garden to reduce and treat run-off water. To correct the unstable soil conditions, TCHFH installed helical piers up to 70' deep that support reinforced grade beams and structural slabs. |
